Welcome to the world of innovative education. Grass Valley Charter School, a pre-K through eighth grade school located at the site of historic James S. Hennessy School, is one of four schools in the distinguished Grass Valley School District. Established in 1993, our school serves over 500 students and is honored to be a credentialed mentor school in a network of outstanding schools throughout the United States that have become EL Education schools (fka Expedionary Learning), as well as a recognized California Blue Ribbon School. Review and print our school's Charter Document and our Strategic Plan.

EL Education captures the power of Outward Bound principles and utilizes current national research about best teaching practices, combining them in the classroom to promote high academic achievement and character development. As a mentor EL Education school, we emphasize active learning, collaboration, literacy, adventure, service and teamwork. To learn more about EL Education and its impact on student achievement, click on the following link to watch the EL video. http://vimeo.com/elschools/2010video

We offer three academic choices (click on each title for additional information):

Discovery Studies is our home school option for kindergarten through eighth grade students. This educational option is designed as a support for homeschoolers and their families. Is it an option rich with choices and flexibility, and incorporates EL Education's philosophy and practices.